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Kohli, Padikkal star as RCB thrash PBKS
Royal Challengers Bengaluru churned out a commanding performance on Sunday as they outclassed Punjab Kings by seven wickets in Chandigarh. Chasing a modest target of 158, RCB batters made light work of the run chase, thanks to breathtaking performances from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.
The duo anchored RCB’s chase effortlessly. Kohli led the charge with a fluent 73*, while Padikkal offered solid support with a classy 61. RCB reached the target comfortably in 18.5 overs, finishing at 159/3 and sealing a dominant win.
Earlier, after being asked to bat, Kings could only manage to post 157/6 in 20 overs. Opener Prabhsimran Singh top-scored for the Punjab , scoring 33. Handy cameos from Shashank Singh and Josh Inglis, hitting (31*) and (29) further helped the team. Meanwhile, RCB spinners Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26) shared four wickets between them to restrict Punjab to a manageable total.
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Shukri Conrad appointed South Africa’s all-format head coach
Shukri Conrad has been named South Africa men’s all-format head coach, Cricket South Africa (CSA) stated on Friday. Conrad replaces Rob Walter, who stepped down from his position at the end of April citing personal reasons. Conrad will lead the side until the ODI World Cup in 2027.
"Coaching the Test side has been the greatest privilege of ...
IPL 2025 suspended for one week amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
With India-Pakistan tensions escalating, the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) has been suspended for one week due to security reasons. The decision follows Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, which was called off midway. The match was abandoned after 10.1 overs due to “a significant technica...
“IPL is on as of now”: Chairman Arun Dhumal
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has said that the IPL is awaiting governments’ directives to determine whether the IPL will continue or not in the wake of ongoing unrest between India and Pakistan. However, Dhumal maintained that the tournament is on as of now.
"We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving si...
Spotlight on Pooran and Pant as LSG face high-flying RCB
On Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants are set to face off in a must-win IPL encounter that could determine their chances for the playoffs. RCB are aiming for a seventh consecutive away win, while LSG are hoping for a resurgence in form from their star players, hard-hitter Nicholas Pooran and skipper Rishabh Pan...
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match moved to Ahmedabad
In a massive development, the scheduled match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on May 11 has been relocated from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad. The change in venue was prompted due to logistical issues.
"TATA IPL Match No. 61 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled to be played in Dharamshala on Sunday, May 11, has been rel...
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